Detroit Tigers

Bill Madlock, 36, released last week by the Dodgers, was signed by the Detroit Tigers for the minimum salary of $62,500, pro-rated for the remainder of the season, about $40,000. The Dodgers are responsible for the rest of Madlock's $850,000 salary.

The Minnesota Twins claimed left-hander Scott Aldred off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and moved outfielder Kirby Puckett from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL because of continuing problems with his vision.

Sparky Anderson, manager of the Detroit Tigers, was resting at his home in Thousand Oaks, one day after he was diagnosed as suffering from exhaustion, and was told by a team doctor to take time off. Dr. Clarence Livingood said Anderson, 55, has been having difficulty sleeping, prompting him to insist that the manager take a vacation.

Tom Monaghan, owner of the Detroit Tigers, has reached a tentative agreement to sell the team to Mike Ilitch, owner of the NHL Detroit Red Wings and the Little Caesar's pizza chain, the Detroit Free Press reported.